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The costume drama The Glory has emerged as an unexpected hit, earning rave reviews from audiences and making a big splash on Tencent's platform.
Premiering on March 30, the drama, starring Chen Duling and Xin Yunlai, hit a massive 30,000 heat index, making it one of the platform's most popular series.
This surge in popularity places The Glory alongside Guardians of the Dafeng, which also surpassed the 30,000 heat index mark earlier.
But it's not just the heat index numbers that are making waves.
The drama has also racked up 50 million views on Yunhe, further cementing its place as one of the top dramas of early 2025.
Chen Duling is reaping the rewards of the drama's success, with her portrayal of Zhuang Hanyan garnering widespread praise.
The role has skyrocketed her career, making her a household name and even pushing her to the top of social media character rankings.
The drama's success is especially notable given that it has managed to outshine Till the End of the Moon, where Chen Duling’s previous iconic character, Ye Bingchang, held the spotlight.
Based on the novel The Reborn Noble Girl is Hard to Find by Qian Shan Cha Ke, The Glory deviates from the original text, focusing more on a revenge story rather than reincarnation.
Zhuang Hanyan, the central character, starts as an innocent noblewoman but is thrust into suffering after being betrayed by her grandmother and sister.
The drama unfolds her painful journey of vengeance, and the cold, solitary Fu Yunxi (played by Xin Yunlai), once her fiancé, becomes embroiled in her complex web of revenge.
This early success signals a promising future for The Glory, and Chen Duling’s rising star looks set to shine even brighter.